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Thursday, October 10
 

2:00pm EDT

Keynote Fireside Chat with Boldyn Networks
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
Moderators
avatar for Alejandro Piñero

Alejandro Piñero

Group Director, Broadband, Questex
Alejandro Piñero is Group Director for Broadband and Streaming at Questex family. As part of this role, Alejandro oversees the strategic direction and product strategy for portfolios such as Broadband Nation and StreamTV. Prior to joining Questex, Alejandro was Senior Research Manager... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Walter Cannon

Walter Cannon

VP Connected Communities & External Affairs, Boldyn
As the Vice President of Connected Communities and External Affairs for Boldyn Networks’ US Business, a leading neutral host provider, Walter is responsible for building and maintaining core relationships at the federal and state levels where Boldyn operates.With more than 30 years... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Connecting Everyone

2:20pm EDT

Keynote - Strategies for Rural Connectivity; Driving Down the Cost per Pass
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Morgan

Kevin Morgan

CMO, Clearfield
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Connecting Everyone

2:40pm EDT

Panel - The Impact of Communication on all Aspects of Life
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:40pm - 3:10pm EDT
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  • How does connectivity shape lives?
  • Impact on access to education, healthcare, banking, etc
  • Measuring the true impact of Bridging the Digital Divide
Moderators
avatar for Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson

Broadband Interstate Coordinator, Communities Unlimited
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Engebretsen

Kristen Engebretsen

COO, Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition
Kristen Engebretsen, Chief Operating Officer; Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband CoalitionKristen is a nonprofit leader with experience from startups to established national associations. Her 20 years in the fields of arts and education provide her with solid expertise in growing... Read More →
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Kyla Williams Tate

Director of Digital Equity, Cook County, IL
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Evann Freeman

Vice President, Government & Community Relations, EPB
Evann Freeman joined EPB in 2019 and serves as Vice President, Government and Community Relations. His responsibilities include leading EPB’s governmental relations and economic development efforts through maintaining key relationships with government partners on the local, state... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:40pm - 3:10pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Connecting Everyone

4:00pm EDT

Fireside - Tribal Broadband
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  • Unique challenges and opportunities for tribes.
  • Success stories & community engagement.
  • How tribal communities are leveraging broadband for their communities.
Moderators
avatar for Godfrey Enjady

Godfrey Enjady

President, National Tribal Telecommunications Association, General Manager, Mescalero Apache Telecom
Godfrey Enjady started Mescalero Apache Telecom, Inc. (MATI) in Mescalero, NM and has served as its General Manager since its formation on August 4, 2000. Mr. Enjady additionally serves in the following positions: President of the National Tribal Telecommunications Association... Read More →
Speakers
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MJ Barton

Tribal & Programs Outreach Manager, Oklahoma Broadband Office
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Connecting Everyone

4:20pm EDT

Panel - The Merits of Open Access Networking
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:20pm - 5:00pm EDT
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  • Driving affordability and network flexibility
  • How open are open networks?
  • Technical, economic & performance advantages of pursuing open standards
Moderators
avatar for Michael Santorelli

Michael Santorelli

Director, Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute, New York Law School
Michael is the Director of the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute (ACLP) at New York Law School. The ACLP studies the array of local, state, and federal legal, regulatory, and public policy issues impacting broadband connectivity. He has served on the FCC’s Consumer... Read More →
Speakers
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Justin Johnson

Assistant Vice President – Business Development, AT&T
Justin Johnson is a dynamic and foresighted business leader focused expanding AT&T’s fiber network reach. With a strong background in technology and telecommunications, Justin has an innate ability to identify opportunities and spearhead strategic initiatives that drive growth and... Read More →
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Roger Timmerman

Executive Director, UTOPIA Fiber
Roger has been serving as UTOPIA Fiber’s Executive Director since 2016 and has been a technology management professional in telecommunications and information technology for over 15 years. Roger has been designing and building networks throughout his career in various roles including... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:20pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Connecting Everyone
 
Friday, October 11
 

2:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat with AlixPartners
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
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  • Economic outlook
  • The changing economics of fiber
  • M&A activity & trends
Moderators
avatar for Linda Hardesty

Linda Hardesty

Executive Editor, Broadband, Fierce Network
Speakers
avatar for Andrej Danis

Andrej Danis

Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Andrej leads the Americas’ Digital Infrastructure practice and is experienced in helping companies solve operational and strategic challenges both as an internal manager and as a consultant in different functions across North America & Europe.His primary focus is on large-scale... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics

2:20pm EDT

Keynote - Public-Private Partnership Models
Friday October 11, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
Speakers
avatar for Anna Lucey

Anna Lucey

Executive Vice President of Legislative & External Affairs, New England Connectivity & Telecommunications Association
Anna Lucey joined NECTA in 2023 as Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs. Before joining NECTA, Anna put to work her years of experience developing public policy at her own Massachusetts’ focused public policy consulting firm, A. Lucey Strategies, representing... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics

2:40pm EDT

Panel - Broadband Private Equity Panel
Friday October 11, 2024 2:40pm - 3:20pm EDT
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  • What makes fiber an interesting investment.
  • The private equity perspective on risk.
  • Upcoming technology and investment trends.
Moderators
avatar for Michael Grebb

Michael Grebb

SVP & Lead Analyst, One Touch Intelligence
Speakers
avatar for Jack Lawrence

Jack Lawrence

Co-Founder & CFO, Amperage Infrastructure
Jack Lawrence is a highly regarded senior executive with a forward-thinking mindset, drawing upon decades of experience to ensure the operational excellence and financial vitality of both private and public companies spanning diverse industries. Currently, Jack serves as CFO and Chief... Read More →
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Tyson Begly

SVP Corporate Investments, Highline Fiber
Tyson Begly is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Investments for Highline in West Point. Mr. Begly has worked in the technology sector for more than 20 years, including in consulting, executive, and investment roles. Currently, he's focused on strategic growth initiatives via... Read More →
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Irtiaz Ahmad

Managing Director, Head Of Digital Infrastructure, Solomon Partners
Irtiaz Ahmad is a Managing Director in Infrastructure, Power & Renewables and serves as Head of Digital Infrastructure. He joined Solomon Partners in 2021. Irtiaz specializes in advising public and private clients around the world in the Digital Infrastructure & Services sector on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and public & private c... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:40pm - 3:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics
 
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